Dirty Disco 627: A Winter Deep House Session Closing 2025 and Setting the Tone for 2026

Dirty Disco 627 marks the final chapter of 2025. Recorded and released in the quiet space between Christmas and New Year, this episode is intentionally built for long-form listening. No rush, no peak-hour pressure. Just flow, control and carefully selected electronic music that rewards attention.

Curated and hosted by Kono Vidovic, this winter session reflects on the musical direction of the past year while pointing clearly toward what comes next. Less noise. More focus. A return to groove, restraint and musical trust.

This episode is not designed around moments. It is designed around continuity.

TL;DR

Dirty Disco 627 is the final episode of 2025, curated and hosted by Kono Vidovic. This winter session focuses on deep house, disco-informed grooves and underground DJ tools built for long-form listening. Rather than chasing peak moments, the episode emphasizes flow, restraint and musical continuity. Featuring artists such as Alexander IV, Space Echo, Demuja, Funky French League and Fred P, Dirty Disco 627 reflects on the sound of 2025 while clearly setting a focused, groove-led direction for 2026.

A winter session built for depth, not distraction

The week between Christmas and New Year has its own rhythm. Clubs slow down, schedules loosen, and listening habits change. Dirty Disco 627 leans into that mindset with a selection that values pacing over impact and cohesion over contrast.

Rather than chasing obvious highlights, this episode moves patiently through deep house, disco-rooted grooves and underground DJ tools. The music is warm without being soft, focused without being clinical. It reflects a broader shift happening across electronic music: a move away from excess and toward clarity.

Artists who define longevity over hype

The strength of Dirty Disco 627 lies in the consistency of its selection. The episode features artists who understand that relevance is built over time, not through short-term visibility.

Names such as Alexander IV, Space Echo, Demuja, Funky French League and Fred P are not included for name recognition alone. They are included because their records function reliably in long sets and extended listening contexts.

This is music designed to hold space rather than dominate it.

From disco language to functional house tools

Early sections of the mix introduce disco-informed warmth and subtle swing. These tracks establish comfort and trust without leaning into nostalgia. Disco elements are treated as vocabulary, not costumes.

As the episode progresses, the focus shifts toward more stripped-back house records. Producers like Demuja demonstrate how functional tracks can be expressive without becoming attention-seeking. His EMX JAM series, for example, is rooted in groove discipline and DJ practicality rather than single-oriented storytelling.

Later in the episode, the Fred P run brings a sense of calm resolution. These tracks operate on repetition, patience and philosophical consistency. They do not aim to surprise the listener. They aim to sustain them.

Dirty Disco as a curatorial philosophy

Dirty Disco has always positioned itself as more than a radio show or podcast. It is a curatorial framework built around trust, sequencing and context.

Kono Vidovic’s approach to selection mirrors his work as a DJ. Tracks are chosen not just for their individual qualities, but for how they behave next to one another. Flow matters. Timing matters. Silence and space matter just as much as energy.

This philosophy becomes especially clear in episodes like Dirty Disco 627, where the absence of forced peaks allows the narrative to unfold naturally.

Looking ahead to 2026

While Dirty Disco 627 closes the year, it also sets expectations for what comes next. The direction for 2026 is already audible:

• Longer listening arcs
• Fewer gimmicks
• Stronger emphasis on groove and discipline
• Music that works in clubs, on radio and at home

In an ecosystem increasingly driven by algorithms and short attention cycles, Dirty Disco continues to advocate for intentional listening and thoughtful curation.

DJ-only mixes and member content

Alongside the hosted version of Dirty Disco 627, a DJ-only mix is available exclusively for members. This version removes spoken segments and allows the music to unfold uninterrupted, emphasizing flow and long-form immersion.

Members also gain access to extended mixes, archive sessions and deeper DJ-focused content.

Full tracklists, additional context and membership options can be found on the Dirty Disco website.

Dirty Disco 627 Tracklist

1. Dirty Disco (Intro) – 00:00:00
2. Alexander IV – Touch Of Gold – 00:00:36
3. System Olympia & P Nut – SHY SHY (Original Mix) – 00:02:57
4. Kano – Street Funky – 00:06:26
5. Alexander IV – All I Have To Say – 00:10:27
6. Tojura feat. Mr. Klaus – Live Your Sex With Love (Jago Remix) – 00:12:11
7. Genius Of Time – Houston We Have A Problem – 00:17:41
8. Antenna – Lake Of X – 00:24:19
9. Space Echo – Rainbow Power – 00:28:24
10. Leon Vynehall – Butterflies – 00:34:46
11. Demuja – EMX JAM 4 – 00:41:47
12. Intr0beatz – Biltong Bump – 00:45:39
13. Space Echo – Got It – 00:50:27
14. Funky French League – Josie (MonsieurWilly Disco Mix) – 00:56:18
15. Funky French League – Mystery Wit Me (Young Pulse Edit) – 01:01:32
16. Space Echo – Soul Power – 01:09:28
17. Space Echo – Come Back Home – 01:15:58
18. Space Echo – Go Down – 01:24:24
19. Space Echo – Party Together – 01:31:00
20. Demuja – EMX JAM 1 – 01:36:15
21. Borrowed Identity – Thee Alarm – 01:41:10
22. Saint Paul – Samedis Soir – 01:45:34
23. Saint Paul – That 90s Feelin’ – 01:50:15
24. Intr0beatz – It’s Regular – 01:55:33
25. Demuja – EMX JAM 3 – 01:59:54
26. Fred P – Obnubilate Groove – 02:02:26
27. Felipe Gordon & Greco Murillo – Impresiones Ácidas – 02:08:22
28. Fred P – Xuanxue Pulse – 02:14:57
29. Fred P – Henosis Transit – 02:20:33
30. Masarima, Whodamanny & Mystic Jungle – Freak Like U (Original Radio Mix) – 02:25:46
31. Funky French League – S@de’s Smoother Op’ (MonsieurWilly Mix) – 02:28:59

Final thoughts

Dirty Disco 627 is not an episode built to impress instantly. It is built to last.

As a closing statement for 2025, it reflects a year shaped by contrast and transition. As an opening statement for 2026, it offers clarity, confidence and direction.

If you value electronic music that respects its audience, its history and its future, this episode speaks your language.